A video circulating on social media has caused a stir by showing a chappal (footwear) being hurled at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's bulletproof vehicle during his visit to Varanasi on Tuesday, June 18. The chappal landed on the bonnet of the SUV in which PM Modi was seated, prompting immediate action from his security detail.
The viral video, widely shared on Wednesday, June 19, depicts a security official swiftly retrieving the chappal from the vehicle?s bonnet and tossing it back into the crowd, ensuring the motorcade's uninterrupted movement. The incident, which appears to be a security breach, did not impede the Prime Minister's journey.
In the video, the person recording can be heard remarking, "Chappal phek ke maar diya koi" (Looks like someone hurled a chappal), as PM Modi's vehicle passes by. This footage quickly gained traction on social media platforms, particularly on X, with several Congress party handles sharing the video and highlighting the chappal being thrown at the Prime Minister's vehicle.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in Varanasi to participate in various events, including the renowned Ganga Aarti on the banks of the river Ganga. Varanasi has been PM Modi's parliamentary constituency since 2014, and he has successfully contested and won from this seat in the 2014, 2019, and 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
The incident has raised questions about the security measures in place during the Prime Minister?s visits, as such breaches can have serious implications. Authorities are likely to review and possibly tighten security protocols to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
